How would I be compensated from the third party?

I would start by filing a claim with your insurance company and going through the motions. If your insurance company is stalling then consider...

How do I get a look at my Father's Trust when my Stepmother won't show it and does not answer any questions?

I recommend hiring an estate planning attorney who will contact the relevant players via telephone and correspondence. Otherwise, you will...

There is a much greater chance to rescind the deeds while your father is still alive and competent. It sounds like there could be undue influence...

Will suing the trustee trigger the "no contest clause"

The No Contest Clause generally goes towards a challenge of the validity of the trust. Therefore a petition regarding the trustee's duties or...

Can each of us hire our own attorney or do we have to share the same attorney?

One of the most important things you can do is hire a lawyer that you feel comfortable with and who will appreciate your concerns. I have engaged...

Where can I get help with a trust/will issue since I can't afford an attorney?

As successor trustee your brother owed you and the other beneficiaries fiduciary duties as set forth in the trust and in the California Probate...

Is there a case to be made against the HOA for neglecting our complaints that led to the fire and loss of our home?

Depends whether the HOA owes you a duty of care and whether the HOA breached any duties owed to you which caused in your damages. Need to file a...

Am I entitled to half the value of an inherited item that was not listed in my mothers will / trust?

Need to review the trust/will re specific distributions of property and the residual of the trust. If your sister is the trustee then she has a...

What can be done to have the trustee either removed as trustee or make her sign the necessary papers so we can process the loan?

A lot of good and very helpful responses posted here. I agree with what has been said. Seek in-person consultation with your probate attorney and...

A consultation with a local estate planning attorney would be extremely wise. You will not get a definite answer here because review of the trust...